Fossil fuel production by fuel in Chile
Chile: Fossil fuel production by fuel was 11.87 terawatt-hours in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Fossil fuel production by fuel in Chile, 1900–2024
Source: Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data. Measured in terawatt-hours.
Analysis
In 2024, fossil fuel production by fuel in Chile stood at 11.87 terawatt-hours.
That represents a change of down 19.8% on the previous year and up 36.8% over ten years.
Over the whole period, fossil fuel production by fuel in Chile peaked at 46.2 terawatt-hours in 1976 and was at its lowest, 0 terawatt-hours, in 1900.
That places Chile 65th out of 219 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1910s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1920s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1930s | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1940s | 0.0046 terawatt-hours | 0 terawatt-hours | 0.046 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1950s | 2.44 terawatt-hours | 0.6785 terawatt-hours | 6.9 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1960s | 15.44 terawatt-hours | 9.46 terawatt-hours | 21.07 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1970s | 40.03 terawatt-hours | 25.98 terawatt-hours | 46.2 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1980s | 14.68 terawatt-hours | 7.62 terawatt-hours | 24.91 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 1990s | 18.62 terawatt-hours | 13.04 terawatt-hours | 23.15 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2000s | 18.26 terawatt-hours | 12.39 terawatt-hours | 21.44 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2010s | 13.67 terawatt-hours | 8.68 terawatt-hours | 20.25 terawatt-hours | 10 |
| 2020s | 14.01 terawatt-hours | 11.87 terawatt-hours | 14.86 terawatt-hours | 5 |
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More energy & mining data for Chile
- Fuel imports 15.5% (2025)
- Ores and metals imports 1.8% (2025)
- Ores and metals exports 57.1% (2025)
- Gas production 11.87 terawatt-hours (2024)
- Fossil fuel production per person, by fuel 600.66 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Gas production per person 600.66 kilowatt-hours per person (2024)
- Fuel exports 0.9% (2025)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 5.9% (2024)
- Share of dietary energy supply from carbohydrates vs. GDP per capita 58.4% (2023)
- Share of dietary energy derived from protein vs. GDP per capita 13.8% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is fossil fuel production by fuel in Chile?
- Fossil fuel production by fuel in Chile was 11.87 terawatt-hours in 2024, according to Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data.
- What is the highest fossil fuel production by fuel recorded in Chile?
- The highest recorded value was 46.2 terawatt-hours in 1976.
- What is the lowest fossil fuel production by fuel recorded in Chile?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 terawatt-hours in 1900.
- How does Chile rank for fossil fuel production by fuel?
- Chile ranks 65th out of 219 countries with data for 2024.
- Is fossil fuel production by fuel rising or falling in Chile?
- Over the last ten years it is up 36.8%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Chile data come from?
- The figures come from Energy Institute - Statistical Review of World Energy (2026); Etemad & Luciani (1991); U.S. Energy Information Administration (2026) – with major processing by Our World in Data, published as part of Fossil fuel production by fuel. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Measured in terawatt-hours. Excludes gas flared or recycled. Includes natural gas produced for Gas-to-Liquids transformation.